WebGL - Restoring lost context

In this episode, I discuss losing context and how to properly restore it in WebGL.
Concepts:

Lost Context

  • When the GPU is using too many resources (perhaps another tab is using the GPU as well), and the browser frees up resources to regain control.

Resources:
  • https://github.com/davidwparker/programmingtil-webgl/tree/master/0093-lost-context-part-2
  • https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WEBGLlosecontext/loseContext
  • https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WEBGLlosecontext/restoreContext
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